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- [dis-kuh n-surt]
- /ˌdɪs kənˈsɜrt/
- /dɪskənsˈɜːʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dis-kuh n-surt]
- /ˌdɪs kənˈsɜrt/
Definitions of disconcertion word
- verb with object disconcertion to disturb the self-possession of; perturb; ruffle: Her angry reply disconcerted me completely. 1
- verb with object disconcertion to throw into disorder or confusion; disarrange: He changed his mind and disconcerted everybody's plans. 1
- noun disconcertion Anxious embarrassment. 1
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Origin of disconcertion
First appearance:
before 1680 One of the 48% oldest English words
From the obsolete French word disconcerter, dating back to 1680-90. See dis-1, concert
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Parts of speech for Disconcertion
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
disconcertion popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
disconcertion usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disconcertion
noun disconcertion
- undoing — the reversing of what has been done; annulling.
- humiliation — an act or instance of humiliating or being humiliated.
- agitation — If someone is in a state of agitation, they are very worried or upset, and show this in their behaviour, movements, or voice.
- conquest — Conquest is the act of conquering a country or group of people.
- shame — the painful feeling arising from the consciousness of something dishonorable, improper, ridiculous, etc., done by oneself or another: She was overcome with shame.
Antonyms for disconcertion
noun disconcertion
- building — A building is a structure that has a roof and walls, for example a house or a factory.
- success — the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors; the accomplishment of one's goals.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- victory — a success or triumph over an enemy in battle or war.
- win — to finish first in a race, contest, or the like.
verb with object disconcertion
- concertion — Act of concerting; adjustment.
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